Sophie Blake, Author at Ukulele World

67 Easy Ukulele Songs For Beginners 2024 With Tabs

Most ukulele students begin their journey learning from boring method books. Now, it’s good to learn the fundamentals. But did you know that, even as a beginner, you can pick up a lot of popular songs – even your favorites – relatively quickly? For the most part, all you need are a handful of easy … Read more

15 Best Concert Ukulele Songs

by Sophie Blake

A medium sized ukulele (i.e., concert ukulele) is just versatile enough to be a great instrument for playing practically any song imaginable! Of course, the problem with having unlimited options is that it can be had to know where to begin. So, we made a list just for you. Here you will discover the best … Read more

17 Top Songs For A Ukulele And Guitar Duet

by Sophie Blake

The ukulele and the guitar make for the perfect pairing. The guitar is a six-string instrument with a broader tonal range, and the ukulele sits nicely above it in a gentle, high-pitched range.

Whether it’s floating on top of the guitar with melodies and leads or supporting the guitarist with riffs and chording, your imagination is about the only thing that will limit you in creating a memorable and fun performance.

In this guide, we’ll look at some of the best songs for a ukulele and guitar duet, but don’t feel constrained by it. There are so many other great songs out there, and you can even come up with your own!

9 Best Campfire Ukulele Songs [& How To Play Them]

by Sophie Blake

If you’re planning to go on a camping trip with some family or friends, there’s no better way to bring entertainment than with some campfire ukulele songs.

Below is an extensive list of the best campfire ukulele songs with summaries. That way, you’ll have a collection of choices to pull from for your trip.

13 Top Ukulele Fingerpicking Songs

by Sophie Blake

Strumming the ukulele is a magical, happy experience. But if you want to become a more versatile player, capable of drawing different colors and textures out of your instrument, you should brush up on your fingerpicking skills too. Fingerpicking doesn’t need to be hard. As with anything else, it’s all about taking it one note … Read more

The Prettiest Ukulele Song In The World – With Chords

by Sophie Blake

What is the prettiest ukulele song in the world?

How does it sound?

What makes it so special?

And most importantly, how do you play it?

This is a subject mired in mystery. But in this guide, we’ll cover it all! Keep reading to discover the prettiest ukulele song in the world.

15 Top Ukulele Nursery Rhymes – Kids Love These

by Sophie Blake

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a kindergarten teacher, owner of a daycare service, a musician entertaining young children, or parents with a newborn. Nursery rhymes are a staple for youngsters, and they are even valuable building blocks in a child’s development, teaching them the fundamentals of the language, and musical concepts like melody and rhythm.

In this guide, we’ll look at some of the top ukulele nursery rhymes. These adorable little numbers usually only feature three to four chords and are easy to play!

23 Sad Ukulele Songs For Those Down Times

by Sophie Blake

Sometimes you’re in the mood for something sad. A song that will soothe your soul and help you interpret your feelings.

Or maybe you’re interested in learning a few tear-jerkers to include in your live set list, which is also valid.

Well, whatever you might be up to, you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for beautiful, sad ukulele songs (various pop and rock songs included) that will tug at your heartstrings.

Let’s get to that list, shall we?

15 Best Tenor Ukulele Songs

by Sophie Blake

So, you’ve got yourself a tenor uke. What songs should you learn on it?

Turns out you can learn just about anything you want. Tenor and soprano ukuleles are both tuned G, C, E, A, so you won’t even need to change your technique. You can use the exact same chord shapes and the position of notes doesn’t change either.

Even though you can learn whatever you want, it’s always nice to have a jumping off point. The following list contains both famous ukulele tunes as well as some pop and rock songs that (for a variety of reasons) fit the uke like a glove. There are even a few thrown in as a fun challenge!

So, let’s have a look, shall we? Here are some great song choices for that tenor ukulele of yours.

Tyler Joseph Ukulele Musician Profile; 10 Best Songs, About & More

by Sophie Blake

Tyler Robert Joseph is best known as the front man of Grammy Award winning (they were nominated for six and won one) musical duo Twenty One Pilots. Joseph was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1988.

Before the formation of Twenty One Pilots, Joseph recorded and self-released No Phun Intended. It was recorded in his basement during his senior year of high school. His solo work formed the foundation of the music of Twenty One Pilots, which takes influence from a variety of genres and artists mentioned throughout this guide.

Here we will profile Tyler Joseph the ukulele player, covering everything from the exact ukulele he plays, some of the best Twenty One Pilot songs (and covers) to play on the ukulele, Joseph’s early life, who Joseph is married to and more.